The Horn Book Guide

INTERMEDIATE FICTION

Yorinks, Arthur

Making Scents

106 pp. | Roaring Brook/First Second | June, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59643-452-3 $15.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-25017-393-5

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Braden Lamb & Shelli Paroline. Mickey Spitz, raised like a bloodhound and trained as a super smeller, learns to be more kid than canine while processing his grief after he's orphaned. Humor stems from the premise of this 1950s-set graphic novel, and the heartfelt moments are as tender as they come. The minimalist palette shifts hues between panels and pages, and retro details create a nostalgic feel. Back matter features character sketches and book creation information.

Reviewer: Elisa Gall | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017